Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Isaiah 62:1-5

Psalm 36:5-10
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 96:1-10

1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

John 2:1-11

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings.
  • Free Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
  • ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
  • Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • The Wedding at Cana
  • Movies Listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Miracles
    • Transformation
    • Unity of Spirit/Purpose, Community
    • Grace
• Special Day Resources: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day/Sunday
• Special Day Resources: The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Working Preacher commentary, Luther Seminary, 2019.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2019.
  • "Witnessing God's New Way in the World," Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2019.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2019.
  • Faith in Process, Paul Nancarrow, 2019.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Epiphany 2, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2019.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
  • This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2019.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2019.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2019.
  • "The Sign of the Hour," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Epiphany 2, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 2C, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 2C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for January 17, 2010, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
• Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Isaiah 62:1-5
  • Psalm 36
  • I Corinthians 12:1-11
  • John 2:1-11
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2013.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2019.
  • Care for Creation Reflections, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2019.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2019.
  • Insights with Seitz Podcast, Wycliffe College, 2019,
  • Radical Discipleship.Net, "The Wild Lectionary," curated by Laurel Dykstra.
  • Earthkeeper's Preaching, 2019.
  • Theology of Work, 2019.
  • Stewardship of Life, 2019.
  • Church Health Daily Devotions, Butch Odom, 2019.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2019. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Homily Week, 2019.
  • This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2019.
  • The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2019.
  • Sunday Scripture Podcast, Joe Cate and friends, 2019.
  • Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2019
  • LectioCast - Homebrewed Christianity, 2019.
  • "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2019.
  • "Crackers & Grape Juice," 2019.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2019
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2019.
  • HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
  • Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2019.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2019.
  • Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 2019.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2019
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2019.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2019.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2019.
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2019
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2019.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2019.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2019.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2019.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2019.
  • David Lose, ...in the meantime, 2016.
  • Lectionary Essay, Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2016.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2016.
  • Dear Working Preacher Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2016.
  • Ekklesia Project Debra Dean Murphy, 2016.
  • Ponderings on a Faith Journey Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2016.
  • A Different Heresy Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2016.
  • Art and Faith Matters Lynn Miller, celebrating our creative and living God by generating art and architecture resources for congregations and individuals. Art and Faith Matters facebook page contains additional resources.
  • "Old Made new," Eric Smith, LECTIO, 2016
  • Peace on Justice, Barbara Born, 2016.
  • Thomas Beam, 2016.
  • Stewardship of Life Sharron R. Blezard, 2016.
  • Law anad Gospel Everywhere, Glenn Monson,2016.
  • "I Was Better Than Jesus," Larry Patten, 2016.
  • A Poetic Kind of Place, Andrew King, 2016.
  • Lectionary Poetry Scott Barton, lectionary poetry, 2016.
  • "Learnng to Tell Time," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013.
  • "God's Excess and Extravagance," Epiphany 2C, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013.
  • "The Sign of the Hour," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
  • "Spiritual Gifts and the Party that Never Ends," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "The Politics of Marrying God," Timothy F. Simpson, Political Theology, 2013.
  • The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2013.
  • "Wedding Mishaps and the Cross," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
  • "New Names for Us," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2013.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2013.
  • "Blessing and the Christian Life," Danny Yencich, Ekklesia Project, 2013.
  • "God's Delight," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2013.
  • "On Wine and Weddings," the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
  • "Vintage Extravagance," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2013.
  • "Good Wine and the Festal Life," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2013.
  • "How Did He Do It?" Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2013.
  • "Trailing Clouds of Glory," Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2013.
  • "Blessing the Water, the Wine," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2013. (Use of images.)
  • "Cheers!" Larry Patten, 2013.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • "The Joy of Not Being in Charge," Ragan Sutterfield, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • "L'chai-im! - more wine!" Peter Woods, I am listening..., 2010.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "The Fountain of Life," Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Lewis, Day 1, 2013.
  • The Wedding at Cana, Frederick Buechner.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2019.
  • "Finding Wild Space," the Rev. Anne Sutherland Howard, Day 1, 2010.
  • 2 Epiphany, AKM Adam, Flesh and Bones, 2001. (Download is one long PDF file for book of sermons.)
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Witnessing God's New Way in the Earth," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2019.
  • "Marriage in the Fellowship of the Faithful," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Marriage," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (John 2)
  • "Making Difficult Decisions," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Cloning," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (1 Corinthians 12)
  • Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
• A list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
• A list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages. 
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

• Complete Liturgies (includes prayers & hymns):
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2019. (Terms of Use)
  • Mustard Seeds, "Sharing our Gifts, New Life," Epiphany 2C, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Epiphany 2/Martin Luther King, Jr., Sunday, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2013.
  • "Spiritual Gifts and the Party that Never Ends," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Epiphany 2C, 2019, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Epiphany 2, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
• Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc.:
  • Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
  • Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 2C, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB.  Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (C of E Common Worship)
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 36:5-10, Epiphany/Ordinary 2, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • "Pray for Peace," Rev. Bosco Peters, Liturgy, 2013.
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
  • Liturgy Link, 2019.
  • At the Edge of the Enclosure, Suzanne Guthrie, 2019.
  • re: Worship, 2019.
  • Point of Contact - Where Life and Worship Intersect, Julie Gvillo, Call to Worship is published on Tuesday mornings. The Confession piece is published on Wednesday mornings. And the Prayers of the People is published on Friday mornings.
  • Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers, 2019.
  • Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2019
• Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Sunday 2C. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • Clip Art, Epiphany 2C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: John 2:1-11, John 2:1-11 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading, though most gospels texts/themes are found in the index. Liberation emphasis.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Sharing our Gifts, New Life," Epiphany 2C, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Hymnsight, Ralph Milton. Projection-ready image backgrounds to accompany seasonal hymn lyrics.
  • "Magic Trick - Ball and Vase," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • "Blessing the Water, the Wine," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2013. (Use of images.)
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “In Cana at a Wedding Feast,” by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Jesus' miracles (water into wine, feeding thousands, calming the storm and healing the blind) are celebrated as signs of God's love in the world. Tune: ELLACOMBE 8.6.8.6 D (“I Sing the Mighty Power of God”). This hymn is in Singing the New Testament by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship.
    • “There Are Many Ways of Sharing,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2004, based 1 Corinthians 12. Tune: NETTLETON 8.7.8.7 D (“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”).
    • "Best for Last," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Epiphany 2C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "How Precious Is Your Love," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 36:5-10 set to Finlandia (11 10 11 10 11 10), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Epiphany 2, 2013, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2013.
    • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2016.
    • The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts. Direct link to Epiphany 2.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 2C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Ordinary 2C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy playlist. Epiphany 2, 2010. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College. 2007.
    • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2016. (Terms of Use)
    • Hymnsight, Ralph Milton. Projection-ready image backgrounds to accompany seasonal hymn lyrics.
    • Together to Celebrate, January 20, 2013, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 2, 2013. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Worshiping with Children, Epiphany 2C, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013.
  • Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2019.
  • "Magic Trick - Ball and Vase," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2013.
  • "The Wedding at Cana," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2013.
  • "Spiritual Gifts and the Party that Never Ends," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "Being a Bridge Builder," On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 2C, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2019. (Terms of Use)
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2013.
  • Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
• Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.